Sterilization Technician

Pride Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,705 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure compliance with sterilization standards and maintain a safe environment. The role requires abilities in cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. This is an entry-level contract position offering comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write to comprehend equipment instructions, IFUs, and documentation.
• Basic arithmetic for instrument counting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, clean, disinfect, and inspect instruments, supplies, and durable medical equipment.
• Assemble, wrap, and label surgical instruments and procedural trays for sterilization and storage.
• Operate, maintain, and test sterilizing and cleaning/disinfecting equipment.
• Identify correct cleaning and sterilization methods for various items.
• Perform and document biological monitoring of all sterilizing equipment.
• Ensure aseptic techniques are used during handling, preparation, and storage of sterile supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Deliver processed supplies and equipment to designated hospital departments.
• Assist in Endoscopy reprocessing as needed.
• Train and orient new employees.
• Report faulty equipment and safety concerns.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic arithmetic

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

This range is provided by Pride Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$31.00/hr - $33.00/hr

Shift:

• 3rd Shift
• Monday–Friday
• 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing routine tasks related to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies. This role ensures compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards while maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, clean, disinfect, and inspect instruments, supplies, and durable medical equipment.
• Assemble, wrap, and label surgical instruments and procedural trays for sterilization and storage.
• Operate, maintain, and test sterilizing and cleaning/disinfecting equipment; document usage and results.
• Identify correct cleaning and sterilization methods for various items.
• Perform and document biological monitoring of all sterilizing equipment; follow protocol for failed biological tests.
• Ensure aseptic techniques are used during handling, preparation, and storage of sterile supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Deliver processed supplies and equipment to designated hospital departments.
• Assist in Endoscopy reprocessing as needed.
• Participate in training and orientation of new employees.
• Report faulty equipment, safety concerns, and deficiencies to Sterile Processing Leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to read and write to comprehend equipment instructions, IFUs, and documentation.
• Basic arithmetic for instrument counting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred

• One year of related healthcare experience.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Public Health and Hospitals and Health Care

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